Brittany M. really likes this idea
submitted by Brianna B from WV:
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Frisbee Golf |
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Activity Description: |
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This game is a test of coordination. You have to be able to focus and have patience. To play:- Set up ten holes with the hula-hoops, cones and poles.
- Start at hole one and try to make the Frisbee land in the hula-hoop.
- To make it even more challenging, make the Frisbee go around the cone before you can make it into the hole.
- The person with the least amount of throws wins.
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What you will need: |
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- Frisbee(s)
- Hula-hoops
- Traffic cones / poles
- Friends
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Skills you are Learning: |
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| throwing and aiming |
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Physical Fitness Benefits: |
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| It helps your upper arm strength. It also burns calories. |
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Cues to make you better: |
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| Follow through on your throw. |
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Michelle T. suggests:
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Swimming |
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Activity Description: |
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| If you are looking for a physical activity that is fun and has a low risk of injury try swimming. Swimming is the method of moving yourself through water using your limbs. It is a popular recreational activity as well as a competitive sport. Common swimming strokes include the Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Backstroke. |
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What you will need: |
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| swimsuit, goggles, ear plugs (optional) |
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Physical Fitness Benefits: |
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• Low impact -the buoyancy of water cushions your body and there is no hard pounding to stress your joints and muscles.
• Longevity -a recent 40,000 men, 32 year study from the University of South Carolina found that swimmers had a 50% lower mortality rate than men who were sedentary, walkers, or runners.
• Physical benefits -flexibility, endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular health. |
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